Hello, a week ago, I bought a handfed 9 week old Indian Ringneck. Even after a week, he still seems scared of my hand. I know this species is known for becoming Untame fast. I also understand that patience is important for the bird to trust me. My question is that if I don't handle him everyday, as in physical handling like stepping up, will he still stay tame? I put my hand in the cage with a treat and talk to him as much as I can, but don't spend the entire day with him since I have school. I also read somewhere on the Internet that sometimes handfed birds are just scared and need their time to adjust to their surroundings. Also, what other methods would you recommend for me? Thank you.
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Hanfed Bird Untame?
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Your eyes are forward facing, and you are larger than he is. This means for all your bird knows, you are a predator. A week is definitely not a lot of time. Give treats everytime you pass the cage. I would also not put my hands in the cage so he knows he has an area that is his and all safe. Handfed or not they are still wild animals and it will take some time to earn their trust.
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Some breeders just hand feed the bird but don't brother with playing with it or anything else thus the bird is skittish. I know that because a friend of mine had a conure who was hand fed but not tame and it did take about a week to build some trust. I would devote a few hours to him every day, but take it slowly. Start by just talking to him and when he's comfortable with that then offer him some spray millet near the entrance of the cage or some treat and try to make him curious of what your doing. Like if your fiddling with a toy that grabs his attention. And yes patience is the key
. He might just need more time to get accustomed. How scared is he? Does he get scared and jump around his cage when he sees you? Maybe you could share a picture? If it doesn't scare him.
. He might just need more time to get accustomed. How scared is he? Does he get scared and jump around his cage when he sees you? Maybe you could share a picture? If it doesn't scare him.
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Trust takes time. Taming is the process of getting your bird to trust you. If he is scared simply try to make him not scared. Spending time around cage and calmly taking to him. Dont stare like a cat lol look away blink alot. Eat food in front of him. I always give a piece of apple and then crunch in front of my bird. Eating together is what a flock does. Eating in front of him and offering some teaches him hes not food and your sharing yours. It takes time to get comfortable.
My bird loves her routine. 20 minutes in the morning shoulder ride we feed the kitties and the dog then we make coffee and sit on back porch and drink and,she flies. All birds love routine. They are routine animals try to do the same thing at the same time everyday. Lights out at same time. Feeding at same time. This helps adjust faster routine
My bird loves her routine. 20 minutes in the morning shoulder ride we feed the kitties and the dog then we make coffee and sit on back porch and drink and,she flies. All birds love routine. They are routine animals try to do the same thing at the same time everyday. Lights out at same time. Feeding at same time. This helps adjust faster routine
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Talking not taking lol
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Secret trick = my bird knows if someone likes her or not by the sound of there voice. If you talk to her like " you are sooo pretty " she instantly like you more and is nicer to that person. She can tell if someone is comfortable with her or not. Body language and tone of voice should be relaxed when your around the baby
Thanks everybody! He doesn't get too terrified, only if my hand is too close to him inside his cage. He's fine if I'm next to him and touching the cage from outside, as well as inside the cage at a certain distance from him. Should I keep this up? I usually put my hand in the cage near the entrance with a treat. A few minutes later, a little closer, a few minutes later, a little closer. I try to prevent him from backing off or feeling scared so he doesn't associate that feeling with my hand. I started offering treats yesterday, and I'm glad he seemed interested since he moved closer to my hand.
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With mine (im not expert just my own expirence) I sat next to cage, talked nice and let her come out of the cage by herself. Take her out gently and place her on your lap? Dont be scared of a pinch. Small sessions untill she gets more comfortable. With time trust will build. Dont worry as long as you keep trying to make friends. Try not to scare the baby. Move slow
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I'm glad he's warming up to you. I would just keep up with what your doing nice and easy.
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